Makeup Brushes for Beginners

Magandang Araw! (Good day!) to all my friends and visitors. I'll be talking about  makeup brushes for beginners.

Before we start, I just want to put a disclaimer on this subject. These are the brushes that I usually use in my makeup application. Some of these brushes might not be useful to you. It all depends on your preference, comfort and convenience.



I just hope that this would be helpful in your decision making if you are planning to purchase brushes for the first time. I don't use all of this brushes in every application but I do use them often.

Blending Brush
Blending brush creates softer and seamless look. It is a must thing to do - blend eye shadows for a cleaner look.

Eye lash and Brow Wand

I use this to soften and contour my eye brows. Also, I use this to remove the clumps after the mascara application. 

Eye Liner Brush

I use this to fill and line my brows too. Also, I use this to put eye shadow on the roots of upper lash lines to make my lashes look fuller and sometimes on the lower lash lines too.

Eye Shadow Brush

I normally use this to apply eye shadow on my eye lids. 

Fan Brush

I use this to clean my under eyes whenever there are eye shadow fall out. Every time I want a softer makeup look I would normally use this to apply blush, face powder and also in contouring my face. I can easily build up the powder as the hair is not dense so it doesn't get a lot of powder. 

Foundation Brush

This makes it easier for me to apply foundation on my face especially the inner corners of my nose and under my eyes. 

Lip Brush

I always use this every time I wear red lipstick or any darker shade. It helps me create cleaner lines on my lips.

Powder Brush

Obviously as the name implies, I use this for face powder. Sometimes I use this for blush application.

Angled Brush

This helps me create a more defined brows. I normally use this whenever I use eye shadow.

 There you have it guys. I hope this was helpful to you. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Pin this post so you can always come back. 

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40 Beauty Questions Tag

Hello everyone, today I am going to answer the 40 beauty questions tag by by Ms. Enna Bunina. 





Without further adieu here are my answers

QUESTIONS:
How many times do you wash your face daily?
- Twice a day (Morning and Night)

What skin type do you have? (dry, oily or combination)
- From dry to oily skin

What is your current facial wash?
-St. Ives Facial Wash

Do you exfoliate?
- Yes.

What brand do you use?
St. Ives

What moisturiser do you use? 
Olay

Do you have freckles?
No

Do you use eye cream?
No

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Thank God. I am not. I don't have sensitive skin like the others. I am very fortunate. I know of some out there are suffering with acne/pimples. I know the feeling when something pops on your face.

If something pops on my face (breakouts) I used Bactroban. I used small amount. Some are using the "Benzooo---?" Not sure what it was but it started with letter B. This is just for my breakout first aid. It helps in controlling the pimples and it doesn't disappear immediately.

Did you ever use ProActiv?
No.

What foundation do you use?
Loreal, Bobbi Brown, The Body Shop, Max Factor

How about concealer?
Yes, I have The Body Shop, Everbilena and one that has no name.

Do you know your undertone colour?
Actually, I don't know. I am not sure from what I know in Max Factor, my color is in "Sand or Beige".

What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I love fake lashes although I don't use them every day only on special occassion. I usually wear the natural type.

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months? 
Yes, but I don't follow this. It all depends on the product. Because like the Maybelline Mascara I have used it for like more than 6 months because it was still good. 

What brand of mascara do you use? 
Maybelline and Jerome Alexander

Sephora or Mac? 
No idea because I haven't tried the products from these 2 brands yet.

Do you have a MAC Pro-Card? 
No

What make-up tools do you use in make-up application? 
Brushes, hands, tissue, sponge

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes? 
YES. The Body Shop Primer Matte

For the face?
YES. The Body Shop Primer Matte

What is your favourite eye shadow? (Colour or Shade) 
I like purple, black and neutral colors

Do you use pencil or liquid eye-liner?
Yes

How often do you poke your eyes with an eye liner pencil? 
I don't know but definitely a lot of times.

What do you think of pigment eye shadows? 
They are nice especially I don't have to put a lot of products. That saves time for me but of course I should be cautious when using it.

Do you use mineral make-up? 
Right now, I only have The Body Shop foundation Mineral Foundation

What is your favourite lipstick?
No favorite lipstick. I wanted to try Max Factor Lipstick.

How about lip gloss? 

I like the NYX lipgloss

What is your favourite blush?
No favorites but right now I am using fashion 21 Duo Blush on and The Body shop

Do you buy make-up on e-bay? 
No

Do you like drug store make-up?
Yes

Do you go to CCO's? (Cosmetic Company Outlets)
Yes

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I am actually considering it right now.

Are you clumsy in putting on make-up? 
Yes, sometimes.

Name a make-up crime that you hate?
Not washing my face before going to bed.

Do you like colourful shades of make-up (lipstick, eye shadow) or neutral tones? 
Neutral tones

Which celebrity always has great make-up?
I like Angel Locsin's Makeup (local) sa International naman is Megan Fox.

If you could leave the house with just ONE Make-up item, what would you use?
Lip Balm


Could you ever leave the house without any make-up on?
Yes.

Do you think you look good even without any make-up on?
Depends. There are days that's just fine without makeup. But most days without makeup... if I didn't freshen up...it's okay if I just washed my face but if I got out of the house and starting to sweat. I look very tired.

In your opinion, what is the BEST make-up line?
I cannot answer this as of the moment. I will answer this when I tried a lot of products from different cosmetic brands. 

What do you think of Make-up?

Makeup is something that will enhance your beauty and be creative with it. It does make me happy. If I look good, I feel good. It helps boost my confidence level. It is also my me time. When I put makeup its like I am ready to face my day to day challenges. 


There you go guys! Thanks so much for checking out my video and this very long post. 

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Everyday Makeup #3 Red Lipstick

Hello, hello Amigas! I'll be sharing another Everyday Makeup #3 Red Lipstick.

Do you like Red lips? Does your hubby like to see you wear red lipstick?

Ergh. My dearest hubby is not fond of red lips but I don't care, I still wear red lipstick. It is sexy and beautiful.

Anyway, I just want to thank you guys for watching my videos and checking out my previous posts. It really means a lot to me.

No new video tutorial yet co'z I am waiting for my new Samsung NX mini camera. I just can't wait to get a hold of it and make a bunch of videos. I got the mint color. Yay! I'll be talking about this camera soon. So, watch out for it guys. Don't forget to subscribe.

Now, unto our Red lipstick tutorial.

Watch the video below or keep on reading.

Step 1. Prime the face.

Product used: The Body Shop Primer

Step 2. Apply foundation

Product used: Bobbi Brown Cream Foundation

Step 3. Fill-in your brows and soften it with Brow wand.

Product used: Silky Girl 2in1 Brown Milk eye pencil

Step 4. Apply corrector and concealer on under eyes and blemishes. I dabbed it using my ring finger. 

Product used: Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach

Concearler (No name)

Step 5. Set face with powder.

Product used: Givenchy

Step 6. Apply a light eye shadow on eyelids up to brow bone.

Step 7. Apply chocolate brown color eye shadow on the crease and again don't forget to blend. I was using an eye defining brush.

Step 8. Apply liquid Eyeliner on upper lash lines.

Product use: Revlon Liquid Eye pen

Step 9. I wanted my lashes to look fuller. I apply the darkest eye shadow from the Silky Girl Blockbuster palette. I also applied the same eye shadow on my lower lash lines.

Step 10. Apply white eyeliner on the water line.

Product used: Silky Girl 2in1 Pencil

Step 11. Apply mascara on the lower and upper lashes.

Step 12. Apply blush on.

Product used: Fashion21 Duo Blush 

Step 13. Apply lip liner.

Product used: NYX

Step 14. Apply lipstick. I usually start at the cupid's bow then work my way down my lower lip. 

Product used: Maybelline Red Revival #645

In order to make it last a little longer, I used a tissue to remove the moisture from the first coat then I apply the second coat.

Step 15. Apply highlighter on cheek bone, forehead, cupid's bow and chin.

Product used: The Body Shop Radiant Illuminator

Step 16. Set face with powder.

Product used: Givenchy

Step 17. Apply false lashes (optional)

Product used: Ardell Natural Lashes

The final look.

Selfies.

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Bella Box Unboxing - June 2014

Hi Pretties, thanks for checking out my Bella Box Unboxing for June 2014. Honestly, it's not with me yet as the package is still with my hubby in Singapore.

I asked him to open the package for me. I really can't wait to see what's in it.

Here's a raw video taken by my hubby. I'll be making an in-depth video on this once I get hold of the package.

I am really excited to try the products. I was hoping to get the Anna Sui sample perfume but I didn't.

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Everyday Makeup Look #2

Hi Pretties,

Here's another everyday makeup look that I wanted to share to all of you. Have you asked your boyfriend or hubby what makeup look do they like on a woman? My hubby likes those simple and more natural makeup. Care to share your answer? please leave it in the comments.

You can watch the video tutorial below. Just hit the Play button. Don't forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel.




Here's the step by step tutorial with images for your easy reference.

Step 1.

Start always with a clean face. Moisturize. Apply primer.

Product used: The BodyShop Primer.
Olay moisturizer

Step 2.

Apply foundation.

Product used: Bobbi Brown Cream Foundation

Step 3. 

Apply corrector.

Product used: Bobbi Brown Corrector in Peach

Step 4.

Appy concealer. I also applied light concealer on my eyelid. 

Product used: The BodyShop Concealer

Step 5. 

Set with powder

Product used: Givenchy Powder

Step 6.
Line the eyebrows and soften the line using eyebrow wand.
Product used: 2 in 1 Silky Girl Brown Milk

Step 7. 

Line waterline with white eyeliner

Product used: 2 in 1 Silky Girl Brown Milk 

Step 8.

Apply light pink eye shadow.

Product used: Maybelline Hyperdiamonds

Step 9.

To prevent eye shadow fallout, I put tissue on my under eyes. Apply eye shadow on eyelids extending up to the crease area. Blend the edges.

Step 10.

Apply liquid eye liner on the upper lash lines. I winged it a bit.

Product used: Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen

Step 11.

Apply Mascara. Wiggle mascara from the bottom moving upwards. 

Product used: Maybelline Rocket Volum Express

Step 12.

Apply blush on the cheeks. I usually use fan brush when I apply blush. This creates soft effect. You can build the powder as you go.

Product used: Fashion 21 Duo-Blush-on

Step 13.

Apply highlighter on the cheeks, middle of nose, and chin. 

Product used: The Body Shop Radiant Highlighter

Step 14.

I did some little contouring on my nose. I lined the sides of my nose then blend the edges. 

Product used: 2 in 1 Silky Girl Brown Milk 

Step 15

Apply lip gloss

Product used: Silky Girl Lip Gloss in Moisture Pink

 Step 16
Set face with powder.
Product used: Givency Powder

The close up look.

And some selfies...

Daytime shots

Evening Shots

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